Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator

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Position Information

Posting Number
S000739

Position Title
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator

Department
Athletic Training

Division
Student Affairs and Athletics

Supervisor Title
Head Women’s Basketball Coach; Director of Athletics

Status
Full Time Regular

Position Summary

The primary purpose of the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator is to play an integral role in the effective operation of the women’s basketball program, develop young women in the North Central College women’s basketball philosophy, to direct aspects of the overall basketball program strategy including recruitment, development, and retaining student-athletes. The assistant basketball coach will also work with the Director and Assistant Director of Athletics helping further develop, implement, and evaluate components of departmental athletic events and leadership programs.

Description of Key Responsibilities

1. Serve as the Recruiting Coordinator for the women’s basketball program. Develop a comprehensive basketball recruiting plan. Establish a working list of top recruits in addition to a position-specific list. Set and plan for the accomplishment of overall basketball and specific position goals for first-year and transfer basketball players. Train, assign and evaluate the recruiting work with coaching staff. Serve as the liaison to the admission office, developing appropriate budgets, marketing and personnel for basketball recruiting projects and programs. Maintain active communication with the admission staff and through phone, in-person, and electronic means. Call, text, e-mail, and write prospects and coaches; record all recruiting action. Knowledge and use of the College-funded Front Rush recruiting service is expected.
2. Hold primary responsibility for coordinating on campus visits, programs, student and parent communication. Attend high school and club basketball games during the season, visit high schools to meet with recruits, call and write players and record recruiting action. Assign coaches within the program a list of schools to visit based on priority high school programs. Require a comprehensive list of school visits to ensure that the program is well represented and known across the state and the region.
3. Organize and participate in all on-campus recruiting activities including all admissions Visit Days. Organize official and unofficial campus and overnight visits.
4. Coach a particular basketball specialty, organize standard practices and develop individual players in those positions. Serve as the head junior varsity basketball coach if such games are scheduled.
5. Develop game day preparations, in conjunction with the entire coaching staff, by analyzing film, designing strategies, communicating with players in the specialty area and writing reports. Execute game day preparation; analyze game performance primarily in the specialty area with players in designated positions.
6. Monitor the academic progress of all the players on the team, including coordinating and monitoring study tables, as well as working in connection with the coaching staff, compliance officer, the director of student-athlete academic support program, the assistant athletic director and the athletic director.
7. Spearhead all team travel logistics to away games including ground and air transportation, meals, and lodging.
8. Act as the immediate supervisor for graduate assistant and/or team manager(s). Develop job descriptions, train, evaluate and supervise the team manager(s).
9. Direct all game day activities. Develop and maintain film exchange with opponents in compliance with conference rules and regulations. Contact visiting teams, call game day officials, deliver checks for the officials and other functions as they relate to the day of competition.
10. Organize and maintain a complete inventory of women’s basketball gear and hardware.
11. Assist the Director of Athletics and the Athletic Events and Facilities Manager with select departmental athletic event management.
12. Develop and organize promotional activities for the women’s basketball program including newsletters for women’s basketball booster club, Faculty Mentor Program, Parent’s Day activities, Alumni Day activities, Senior Day activities, fund-raisers during the academic year, summer camps, and other marketing and promotional activities.
13. Develop and implement an on-going professional development plan as it relates to basketball in general, recruiting and the basketball specialty area.
14. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students, and visitors to the College.
15. Promote a flexible, collaborative, and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.
16. A secondary administrative duty will be assigned by the athletic department administration.
    
    

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

1. Perform routine office functions such as typing, filing, and copying.
2. Participate in logistical activities such as delivering materials to and picking up materials from the campus print shop and mailroom, storage areas, vendor facilities and other locations.

OTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support the College’s mission, vision and values, and contribute to the advancement of the College’s Strategic Plan.
2. Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.
3. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.
   
   

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Specific knowledge of basketball and advanced knowledge of a particular basketball specialty.

2. Knowledge of coaching theory and advanced knowledge of coaching technique.

3. Skill in communicating with college student-athletes, their parents and other coaching professionals. Ability to effectively recruit qualified student-athletes. Ability to effectively counsel and advise prospective students and their parents regarding numerous aspects of the College. Ability to exercise the proper balance of persistence and patience as individually appropriate to each contact.

4. Strong commitment to a small college environment. Extensive knowledge of the organization and operation of the College, both administratively and academically, especially regarding admission-related activities. Up-to-date knowledge of developments in higher education in general and at schools with which North Central College traditionally competes for new students.

5. Ability to develop successful programs which engage student-athletes and coaches in developing student-athlete leaders.

6. Ability to deal with several tasks and work with a large number of individuals concurrently, often without direct supervision. This requires a person who is well organized, detail oriented, flexible and able to effectively prioritize tasks.

7. Ability to communicate in the English language, both orally and in writing, in a manner consistent with professional standards, including direction of and participation in the development of high quality publications which reflect positively on North Central College.

8. Ability to consistently demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills in dealing with persons both internal and external to the College, both on the telephone and in person.

9. Promotion of a flexible, collaborative, and inclusive work and living environment. Engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.

10. Ability to work as an effective member of a team. Commitment to an environment that nurtures cooperation, teamwork, and diversity.

11. Ability to serve as a role model and professional coach for prospective recruits, current students, staff, parents, and fans.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The assistant basketball coach must be able to effectively coach, recruit, travel, operate within fiscal boundaries, develop and maintain relationships with student athletes, parents, fans, and campus faculty/staff. The assistant basketball coach must also be able to creatively and effectively develop strategies and programming that will allow student athletes to reach their full potential in basketball and as students.

Education/Training

Bachelor’s degree is required.

Experience

1-3 years related experience, college playing experience is preferred.

Licenses or Certifications

Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Is This a Temporary Position?
No

Employment Conditions

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

If you are hired, in accordance with College policy and the State of Illinois Executive Order 2021-20 “and subsequent continuations”, we will require you to provide proof that you have received the COVID -19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. Those who remain unvaccinated must participate in weekly COVID -19 testing as a condition of employment.

For more information about the College’s vaccine expectation along with other helpful information regarding the College’s current health and safety protocols—go to covid.northcentralcollege.edu/health

Number of Vacancies
1

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EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources. Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Close Date

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

Optional Documents